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Y193 RCT

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 RCT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,991 miles

Underneath starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underneath starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,920 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,720 miles

engine management light on

head lamp lens' deteriorated both sides

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

head lamp lens' deteriorated both sides

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,272 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,109 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,488 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,488 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,879 miles

Diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,430 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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Y193 RCT is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y193 RCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y193 RCT is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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